ideal range of blood pressure - #14976
I am kinda freaking out about my blood pressure lately. Went to my doc last week for a check-up and they said my reading was 150/95, which is apparently high?! I thought I was doing everything right, ya know, like eating healthy and exercising. But then I hear all this stuff about the ideal range of blood pressure being way lower than that. What actually is that ideal range of blood pressure? Like, is it the same for everyone? I googled it, and I saw different numbers, and honestly, it just confused me more. I’ve also noticed I get really stressed before doc appointments, is that a factor? I mean, I’ll be sitting there in the waiting room and my heart races and then boom, those numbers shoot up. Does that mean I’m always going to have high blood pressure or just when I'm stressed? My aunt had hypertension for years and I’m worried I might be heading in that direction. I want to get back to normal, or you know, whatever the ideal range of blood pressure is. Can I make changes to lower it, or will I always be in this high range now?
100% Anonymously
No sign-up needed.

100% Anonymously
Get expert answers anytime, completely confidential. No sign-up needed.
About our doctors
Only qualified doctors who have confirmed the availability of medical education and other certificates of medical practice consult on our service. You can check the qualification confirmation in the doctor's profile.